Fair Filipinas [poem]

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Part of The Young Citizen: The Magazine for Young People

Title
Fair Filipinas [poem]
Creator
Marquez, Elisa
Language
English
Source
The Young Citizen : magazine for young people 3 (8) September 1937
255
Year
1937
Subject
Poems
Rights
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Fulltext
September, 1937 THE YOUNG CITIZEN 255 to an end che listeners applauded. The doctor continued with his examination. The boy was suffering greatly as shown by the wincing of his body hue soon he sang again. The nurses and attendants who heard the sweet child's voice gathered to hear the song. Through all the pains and sufferings from the examination. the boy's voice never faltered. "At last the doctor was through with the examination and he announced. 'Little man, I can't find any broken bones in you. You will !l.oon be all right.' ·"To this the boy answered. 'I guess it was thE' singing that saved me. I always sing when I frel bad.' " ""How courageous!" admired Ben whm the doctor \vas through. "Yes, it was the boy's courage that saved him and it is your courage and cheerfulness that will help us," explained Ben's doctor. ··If that boy can sing in spite of his pains, then I can be cheerful and patiently wait until I can at last enjoy the out-of-doors with Mother and my friends.'; said Ben as a· new light sparkled ir. his eyes. . , · "That is the boy and. if you will do as you s<iy. then your stay in bed will be shorter," encouraged thl? doctor. '"How delightful~ I think your story has helped me much. I am already feeling better.'' SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 1. How did Ben feel before the doctor's story was told? 2. Why did the boy in the doctor's story sing? 3. What effect had the story on Ben's attitude? FAIR FILIPINAS 'Neath the skies bright cerulean hue, Rose .our fair native land; Wich people ever brave and ~rue. Ever active to fight the foe. Rare pearls in here we find, Nestled beneath the deeP blue sea. On sunny spots and luxuriant lea Busy workers. we everyday see. Filipinas fair! Proud must you be For you're rich in Nature's bounty; Richer still in dutiful men, You can compare with any land. ELISA MARQUEZ KEY TO ANSWERS From page 242 (a) 1. The sky suddenly darkened. 2. In torrents 3. I took my hat and raincoat and put on my rubber boots. 4. It beat upon me. 5. I splashed about in the water; I shouted with great glee. (b) 1; 3; 6; 7; 9.